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Occupational Skin Disorders (OSD)

Visible skin problems, such as red, sore or chapped skin, lead to more serious instances of dermatitis.

OSD is a threat to health and efficiency in the workplace that goes largely unreported. With no clear guidelines for skin care best practice there is insufficient perception of the problem and a lack of understanding of the consequences of poor skin condition.

“The overall prevalence of dermatitis among current/recent workers was 9.8%, representing approximately 15.2 million workers with dermatitis.”Prevalence of Dermatitis in the Working Population, United States, 2010 National Health Interview Survey